Ham Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Glaze Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Prepare the Ham
Place the bone-in ham in a roasting pan, fat side up.
- 3
Score the Ham
Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern to help the glaze penetrate.
Making the Glaze
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, and water. Stir well.
- 5
Heat the Glaze
Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the glaze is smooth.
Baking the Ham
- 6
Apply the Glaze
Brush the glaze generously over the scored surface of the ham.
- 7
Bake the Ham
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- 8
- 9
Continue Baking
Return to the oven and bake for another 30-45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes, until the ham is caramelized and heated through.
Serving
- 10
Rest the Ham
Once baked, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- 11
Serve
Slice the ham and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with pineapple juice and maraschino cherries.